phenotype
The observable physical and biochemical traits of an organism, such as its behaviour, external morphology, colour pattern, phenology, etc. Influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.
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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
ecophenotype
A phenotype resulting from environmental or ecological conditions rather than genetic inheritance.
phenotypic plasticity
Ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to environmental change.
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allopatric speciation
Speciation event driven by some form of physical separation, e.g., the formation of new mountain ranges, followed by development of new genotypes and/or phenotypes.
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breeding line
A group of identical, pure-breeding diploid or polyploid organisms, distinguished from others of the same species by a unique phenotype and genotype. Important in production of line breeding ornamental fish strains.
cryptic
In biology to refer to an organism or individual tending to conceal or camouflage itself, usually by some phenotypic or morphological means.
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sexual dimorphism
Phenotypic difference between males and females of a single species. Used in species profiles here on SF to refer to differences in morphology or colour pattern, but officially also refers to behavioural differences.
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subspecies
Taxonomic rank below species, written in the form of a trinomen. Often applied to a geographically-separated population within a species that retains the capability to produce fertile offspring with other populations but may exhibit phenotypic differences.
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